COATS SHELFCO (WMB) LIMITED

⚰️Wound downdissolved
00044641 · ltd · incorporated 1895-07-18
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Stable recent picture — watch for any upcoming trigger event.
What changed my view
Last 30 days

No material changes in the last 30 days.

Last 90 days

No snapshot from 90 days ago — start tracking from today.

Last 180 days

No snapshot from 180 days ago — start tracking from today.

🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
—
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Opportunity
52/100
Worth a look
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 99999
Sector: Extraterritorial bodies
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)
Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.

Opportunity 52/100 (worth a look), bankability 65/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Resolve: Company dissolved. Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).

Data confidence

Overall: medium (60/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
34 officers (4 active, 34 linked, 22 with DOB)
83
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
20 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
158 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
52/100Worth a look
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Mixed signal. Worth opening the full target workup before deciding to pursue.

Business quality
30
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
60
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
49
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (83 events)Click to expand
  1. 2018-05-22
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    gazette-dissolved-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ2(A)
  2. 2018-05-22
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    Company dissolved
  3. 2018-03-06
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    gazette-notice-voluntary
    gazette · GAZ1(A)
  4. 2018-02-21
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    dissolution-application-strike-off-company
    dissolution · DS01
  5. 2018-01-23
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    capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
    capital · SH19
  6. 2018-01-05
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    legacy
    capital · SH20
  7. 2018-01-05
    ⚠️
    legacy
    insolvency · CAP-SS
  8. 2018-01-05
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  9. 2018-01-05
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    capital-allotment-shares
    capital · SH01
  10. 2018-01-05
    📄
    resolution
    resolution · RESOLUTIONS
  11. 2017-06-12
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  12. 2016-10-10
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  13. 2015-10-01
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  14. 2015-07-20
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  15. 2015-02-01
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  16. 2015-01-29
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    appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
    officers · AP01
  17. 2015-01-26
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  18. 2015-01-08
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    READE, Richard Charles appointed
    director
  19. 2015-01-08
    ➖
    SAUNT, Timothy Patrick resigned
    director
  20. 2014-10-02
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  21. 2014-07-17
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  22. 2013-10-03
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  23. 2013-07-09
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  24. 2012-09-18
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
    accounts · AA
  25. 2012-07-04
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    annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
    annual-return · AR01
  26. 2012-07-04
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    change-corporate-secretary-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH04
  27. 2010-09-13
    ➕
    SAUNT, Timothy Patrick appointed
    director
  28. 2006-09-11
    ➕
    COATS PATONS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  29. 2006-09-11
    ➕
    I P CLARKE & COMPANY LIMITED appointed
    corporate-director
  30. 2006-09-11
    ➖
    BEVAN, Roger resigned
    director
  31. 2006-09-11
    ➖
    MEREDITH, Gillian Carol resigned
    director
  32. 2006-08-16
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    COATS PATONS LIMITED appointed
    corporate-secretary
  33. 2006-08-16
    ➖
    ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance resigned
    secretary
  34. 2006-08-16
    ➖
    ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance resigned
    director
  35. 2006-07-31
    ➖
    GIBSON, Carolyn Ann resigned
    secretary
  36. 2005-07-01
    ➕
    GIBSON, Carolyn Ann appointed
    secretary
  37. 2004-07-30
    ➕
    BEVAN, Roger appointed
    director
  38. 2004-07-30
    ➖
    HEALY, Christopher William resigned
    director
  39. 2004-04-23
    ➖
    ROSE, Belinda resigned
    secretary
  40. 2003-04-28
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    ROSE, Belinda appointed
    secretary
  41. 2003-03-31
    ➖
    DAVIES, Stephen William resigned
    director
  42. 2003-03-31
    ➕
    MEREDITH, Gillian Carol appointed
    director
  43. 2001-09-06
    ➖
    JENKINS, David Huw resigned
    secretary
  44. 2001-08-31
    ➕
    ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance appointed
    secretary
  45. 2001-08-31
    ➕
    ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance appointed
    director
  46. 2001-06-18
    ➕
    DAVIES, Stephen William appointed
    director
  47. 2001-06-18
    ➖
    STEPHENS, Julia resigned
    director
  48. 2001-06-16
    ➕
    JENKINS, David Huw appointed
    secretary
  49. 2001-06-16
    ➖
    STEPHENS, Julia resigned
    secretary
  50. 1999-06-30
    ➖
    GILMORE, Richard John Maurice resigned
    director
Showing most recent 50 of 83 events

Owner dependency

83/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 20 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.

Succession & seller-readiness

53/100
Moderate signal

Some succession indicators present. Worth watching; approach if sector/strategy fits.

SIGNALS
  • secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 20 years.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 131 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
  • supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.

Red flags

2 high ·
Company dissolved
high

Company has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.

Evidence: Dissolved on 2018-05-22

1 insolvency-related filing on record
high

Filings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.

Evidence: 2018-01-05: legacy

Group structure

I.P. Clarke & Company Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

🏛️
I.P. Clarke & Company Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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COATS SHELFCO (WMB) LIMITED
This company · 00044641

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
I.P. Clarke & Company Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control06/04/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusdissolved
Typeltd
Incorporated1895-07-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC99999 — SIC 99999

Registered office

1 The Square
Stockley Park
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB11 1TD

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2016-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: —

Officers (0 active · 30 resigned)

COATS PATONS LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2006-08-16
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
READE, Richard Charles→
director · ~53y · appointed 2015-01-08
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Active
COATS PATONS LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2006-09-11
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Active
I P CLARKE & COMPANY LIMITED→
corporate-director · appointed 2006-09-11
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Active
ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance→
secretary · appointed 2001-08-31 · resigned 2006-08-16
Resigned
CARLISLE, Christopher Arthur→
secretary · appointed 1993-07-31 · resigned 1996-02-02
Resigned
GIBSON, Carolyn Ann→
secretary · appointed 2005-07-01 · resigned 2006-07-31
Resigned
JENKINS, David Huw→
secretary · appointed 2001-06-16 · resigned 2001-09-06
Resigned
ROSE, Belinda→
secretary · appointed 2003-04-28 · resigned 2004-04-23
Resigned
STEPHENS, Julia→
secretary · appointed 1999-03-31 · resigned 2001-06-16
Resigned
TAYLOR, Catherine Jane Davison, Ba (Hons) Acis→
secretary · appointed 1996-02-02 · resigned 1998-10-30
Resigned
WHITAKER, Paul Everett→
secretary · resigned 1993-07-31
Resigned
WHITTAKER, Katherine Alison→
secretary · appointed 1998-10-30 · resigned 1999-03-31
Resigned
ALDRIDGE, Gemma Jane Constance→
director · ~59y · appointed 2001-08-31 · resigned 2006-08-16
Resigned
BEVAN, Roger→
director · ~67y · appointed 2004-07-30 · resigned 2006-09-11
Resigned
BOOTH, Brenda→
director · ~72y · appointed 1996-05-01 · resigned 1998-05-01
Resigned
CARLISLE, Christopher Arthur→
director · ~72y · appointed 1992-10-30 · resigned 1996-02-02
Resigned
CHANDLER, David George→
director · ~89y · resigned 1991-12-31
Resigned
DAVIES, Stephen William→
director · ~77y · appointed 2001-06-18 · resigned 2003-03-31
Resigned
DAVIES, Stephen William→
director · ~77y · appointed 1996-07-01 · resigned 1999-03-31
Resigned

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Recent filings (158 total)

gazette-dissolved-voluntary
gazette · GAZ2(A)
2018-05-22
gazette-notice-voluntary
gazette · GAZ1(A)
2018-03-06
dissolution-application-strike-off-company
dissolution · DS01
2018-02-21
capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figure
capital · SH19
2018-01-23
legacy
capital · SH20
2018-01-05
legacy
insolvency · CAP-SS
2018-01-05
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-01-05
capital-allotment-shares
capital · SH01
2018-01-05
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2018-01-05
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2017-07-03
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2017-06-12
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2016-10-10
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2016-07-11
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2015-10-01
annual-return-company-with-made-up-date-full-list-shareholders
annual-return · AR01
2015-07-20